2020 was a uniquely challenging year for women.

When we reflect on the past year, we are proud to know that, while the pandemic has disproportionately impacted women, women are also a key part of our recovery. Because when women work together, incredible things happen.

In the last year, your support has changed the lives of thousands of women in our community for the better. Thanks to you, a difficult year was packed with inspiring, transformational stories from women in our community.

We invite you to explore our 2020 Annual Report and see what your continued support of the WNY Women’s Foundation makes possible.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work to advance gender equity in Western New York.

Help guide our work in the coming years by sharing your thoughts about the WNY Women’s Foundation. This survey has only 9 questions and should take around 5 minutes to complete. All answers will be kept anonymous.

We greatly value your ideas for the future of the Foundation. Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion with us.

We are thrilled to announce that leader and advocate Gwen Webber-McLeod will be joining us as the keynote speaker for our first-ever Leadership Summit on October 26, 2021.

Known as a leadership development expert, Gwen is a contributor to the development of outstanding leaders across the country.

Join Gwen and other leaders as we come together to advance women in Western New York at this one-day virtual event, featuring action-focused sessions designed to spark change.

More details, as they are available, can be found at https://wnywomensfoundation.org/join/leadership-summit.

Our Executive Director Sheri Scavone talked to The Buffalo News recently about the disproportionate impact the pandemic continues to have on women.

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